Dairy Improvement Association July Report Highlights Milk Output
The July report shows 363 cows across 24 herds with total milk production of 270 288 pounds at 3.8 percent fat, totaling 10 383.60 pounds of fat. Average per herd yields 11 260 pounds milk and 432.6 pounds fat. per cow 765 pounds milk and 29.4 pounds fat. The top cow produced 1 520 pounds milk at 4.4 percent fat in 26 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Clark & Son
Weidman
Leo Bolen
Farwell
MacAdam’s Name Behind Early Road Construction
The text notes John I. MacAdam the English pioneer of 18th century road work used science to improve roads focusing on surfacing and drainage. Macadamized roads are named for him.
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John I. MacAdam
MacAdam
Two Tested State Herds To Be Sold At Auction Soon
County Agricultural Agent Gibson received notice from the State Department of Agriculture that the Holstein herds at Caro and Pontiac State Hospitals will be dispersed at auction August 28 and September 21 22. About 300 head will go to the highest bidding Michigan dairymen with 100 head at Caro and 200 at Pontiac. Both herds have run herd improvement testing for 22 years and prior to this seven and 30 day tests were used. Local dairymen should note August 28 Caro and September 21 22 Pontiac.
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Gibson
State Department of Agriculture
Caro
Pontiac
Michigan
Michigan Farm Calendar and Events List 4 H and Agricultural Shows
August to October events include 4 H elimination days at Michigan State College, State Fair in Escanaba, State Warm Management Tour in Calhoun and Eaton counties, Home Economics Teachers Conference in Kalamazoo, Gladius Show and Homecoming at Mesick, State 4 H Show at MSU, Conservation Camp at Higgins Lake, Wat Stock Show in St Johns, Goodyear Soil Conservation District Banquet in Frankenmuth, Consignment Sale by Aberdeen Angus at MSU, Rural Health Conference, and National Convention of the Soil Conservation Society in Detroit with Michigan Chapter hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State College
Escanaba
Calhoun County
Eaton County
Michigan Cooperative Extension Service
Western Michigan College of Education
Kalamazoo
Michigan State
Mesick
Higgins Lake
PFA Wat
St. Johns
Goodyear Soil Conservation District
Frankenmuth
Michigan
Livesock
Soil Conservation Society of America
Statler Hotel
Detroit
Budget plan for car and transmission work
Dan McDonald, Your Friendly Ford Dealer, offers a budget plan with no down payment for motor and transmission jobs aimed at car owners seeking affordable service options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
Ford
Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair Attractions Loom
The Isabella County Youth and Farm Fair runs August 22 to 26 with Master of Ceremonies Warl Huffman and a clown. Grandstand acts include Armand the Magician Don Amato the Juggler the Great Carl Wire Act and the Armstrong Troupe, plus a 1950 Deluxe Chevrolet giveaway and fireworks. Governor Williams attends Friday at 3 30. features include amateur acts livestock parade rodeo horse pulling contests and the Regional Gladiolus Show on August 22 23. Local merchants display booths in the steel building by the 431 and FFA Livestock barns with twenty displays. autos in a 40 by 140 foot tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella County
Warl Huffman
Armand
Don Amato
Carl Wire
Armstrong
Williams
FFA
Sentinel
Raspberry Delights and Pie Recipes for Summer Desserts
Kitchen Chatter highlights raspberries as versatile garnishes and flavors for pies jams and desserts. It includes Raspberry Refrigerator Pie with Graham Cracker Crust and Red Raspberry Jam with pectin, plus tips for using fresh berries in salads and lemonades.
West Freeman Social Roundup From Barryton Homecoming Week
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lee entertained relatives and friends including sister in law Mrs Wm Palmer of Flint and guests from Detroit and Lansing. Barryton Homecoming drew the Lee Darnell Gaffney and Hickok groups with visits to Remus Hast Towns and Albright Park camp meeting. vacation starting days for Albert Lee and Cecil Gaffney noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Lee
Wm. Palmer
Flint
Elton Darnell
Cecil Gaffney
Elgin Hickok
Barryton
Carol Gaffney
Shirley Lee
Frank Gaffney
Carol
Ruth Ann
Wm. Gaffney
Gaffney
Albert Lee
Roy Leach
Detroit
Doris Hickok
Lansing
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Dairy Improvement Association
F. A. Sides & Son
Lake
Gerald M. Huber
Rirst—Zeller Dairy
Clare
Murphy Bros
Mt. Pleasant
Urs
C. H. Prather
Robert C. Kleiner
John W. Foell
East Fourth Street
IIS
G.V.W
H.p
McEwan St
Rou Mee
Clare, Michigan
Arch Fair
Joyce Gabel
Salsbury
MLO
Recah RY Rey Pyelemenae Vilacts
West Freeman
Clare Live Stock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns-Clare-Gladwin-Gaylord-Marion-Lapeer
Prince & Co
Farwell Lumber Co
Don, Luce
Farwell, Michigan
Charles T
Prescott, Mich
Ogemaw County
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